Blue background with illustrated green turtle and red crab with text that says Storytime on the Side Porch

Parents and kids, join us Thursdays at 3 p.m. starting June 2 for Storytime on the Side Porch! We'll read, create, and play each week in June and July. This season’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities!

Thanks to our friends at the Mississippi Library Commission for curating this summer's literary lineup.

Note: Storytime will NOT meet on Thursday, July 28.

Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, April 18

Eudora Welty's 117th Birthday Bash

Celebrate Eudora’s 117th birthday with us! The festivities begin Friday, April 17 with free tours of the Welty House, free cupcakes on the Side Porch, and free crafts in the Visitor Center all day.
Wednesday, April 22

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, April 28

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, April 29

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 5

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 6

Book Signing with Kathryn Stockett

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Mississippi Book Festival Execut
Wednesday, May 6

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Thursday, May 7

Paint & Sip

Looking for a thoughtful way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Join us for a Paint & Sip workshop on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 13

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 19

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 20

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 26

Yoga in the Welty Garden

Wednesday, May 27

Welty Wednesdays

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Thursday, May 28

Book Signing with Jesmyn Ward

Join us on Thursday, May 28 for an event with Jesmyn Ward and Ebony Lumumba for Ward'
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  • Eudora Welty Foundation
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  • TripAdvisor
  • American Writers Museum Affiliate
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